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Avoiding The 5 Mistakes That Will
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January 13, 2011 -
Assuming That Producing Strong Results Alone Will Lead to Promotion;
Trying to Do It All Yourself; and Ignoring Deeply-Rooted Perceptions of
Your Leadership Skills, Will Handicap Your Move to the Executive Suite
According to John Beeson, Author of "The Unwritten Rules."
"As much as
companies say they want to develop future leadership talent, most do a
poor job of specifying the requirements for advancement. As a result,
many managers operate under false assumptions about what's needed to get
ahead," said Beeson.
The Six Skills You Need to Get Promoted to the Executive Level (Jossey-Bass, 2010). "In this environment, those who leapfrog to a higher level realize that they need to tease out deeper feedback and make adjustments not only to how they approach their work but also how they display their skills to key decision makers." The five executive promotion killers, according to Mr. Beeson, are:
1. Assuming that
producing strong results will lead to a promotion. Too many managers
spend their career energy focusing simply on producing results in their
current job in the erroneous belief that strong performance will
necessarily get them promoted. As a result, they never get to the heart
of what will prompt decision makers to move them into higher-level
positions. Managers who just focus on displaying "non-negotiable
capabilities" like a consistent track record of performance or a strong
work ethic are unlikely to get the big promotions.
"What really
matters are the deeper, more complex factors that relate to the skills
required to succeed at higher levels," said Mr. Beeson. "But most
managers who are looking to move up don't even consider these variables
or even know they exist -- in large part they haven't received the
feedback they need."
2. Assuming you'll
get the feedback you need from your boss in your performance review.
Most annual performance reviews give people feedback on what they need
to do to improve their performance in their current job -- not what they
need to do to get ahead. Often, the person giving the review doesn't
know the criteria more senior managers use in making promotion and
placement decisions, and they often lack a good sense of how the
employee is viewed by those higher-level decision makers.
"The onus is on
aspiring executives to take the initiative and do the hard work to
extract deeper feedback," said Mr. Beeson. "Smart managers set up a
series of career conversations with their supervisor and other senior
managers to get a true sense of their companies' promotion criteria as
well as the things they need to display to breed confidence in their
ability to succeed at higher levels."
3. Having an
internal focus and not developing your external network. Hard-working
and committed managers often commit a major misstep in managing their
careers: They become pre-occupied with activities and events inside
their own company. As a result, they miss opportunities to develop their
network outside of the organization.
"Whether you're in
a market-facing role like sales, marketing or general management or in
an internal role like information technology or human resources, the
keys to your strategic and innovative thinking are much more likely to
lie outside of the company than within it," said Mr. Beeson. "Managers
who want to move forward must connect themselves with customers,
marketplace trends, new industry practices and the diverse sources of
information required to jumpstart their creative thinking. In addition,
the lack of external relationships serves as an obstacle when it comes
time to explore jobs outside the company."
4. Trying to do it
all by yourself. By definition, succeeding at the executive level
involves managing others to achieve results. Some managers fail to learn
to delegate and, as a result, get sucked into managing implementation at
too low a level of detail. Successful managers know how to build and
nurture a successful team. Without a skilled team, it becomes impossible
to devote time to executive-level activities like strategic thinking,
managing innovation and change and working with peers to get things done
across organizational boundaries.
"Interacting with
customers and other external groups, carving out time for strategic
thinking, identifying the next big breakthrough, influencing and
persuading peers across the company -- all of these things take time,
and a strong team allows you to focus on them," said Mr. Beeson. "To
build this management strength, an aspiring executive should create and
implement a plan to continuously upgrade talent within the team and
motivate and develop people through challenging assignments."
5. Not changing deeply-rooted perceptions that may be holding you back. Rightly or wrongly, how you are perceived has a huge impact on whether or not you'll be promoted to the C-suite. Whether intentional or not, your actions over time and in the context of your organization's culture combine to create a widespread impression of your leadership skills and capabilities. However, many managers don't realize the need to change these perceptions through not only developing, but also displaying critical skills to key decision makers in their organization.
"Managers need
to be aware that they won't fundamentally change perceptions unless
people can see them doing something new and then share their
observations with others within the organization. In some cases a
move to a new assignment within the company may be required," said
Mr. Beeson. "Look for activities that allow you to demonstrate the
skills needed for advancement. For example, with your boss's help,
you can get named to a company-wide project which can help broaden
your perspective and showcase your skills in influencing and
persuading others."
"You may not be able to make the ideal job open up when you want it, but by understanding the biggest mistakes and pitfalls, you can increase your chances of being a top candidate to advance when the right opportunity to move to the executive level emerges," said Mr. Beeson.Other News Stories
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PHOENIX -- A man is dead after a fight apparently broke out in the backyard of a west Phoenix home.
Deadly shooting
Man dead after apparent fight - A man is dead after apparently getting into a fight in a Valley backyard.
People living in the area of 70th Drive and Thomas Road called 911 at about 3:30 Thursday afternoon.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man using a garden hose to wash up.
That man told officers he had been shot in the face by two other men. Police believe the three had gotten into some kind of argument. Details about exactly what happened, however, are scarce.
"What we do know is that the neighbor assisted him until police and fire arrived on scene," said Det. James Holmes of the Phoenix Police Department. "The young man was actually talking to police and was talking to fire. He walked himself to the ambulance and he was transported to a local hospital."
Doctors said the man was bleeding internally. They were not able to save him.
The victim, whose name has not been released, did not live in the home where he was found. Neighbors said they did not know him.
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American Express wanted to test out their new digital payment method, Serve, on targeted college students. The truth is it's awkward to ask peeps to pay you back, especially when you're young and everyone is broke. So we created "Pay Me Fool," a tongue-in-cheek platform which let students approach their friends about the delicate subject in a playful way. We teamed up with B-reel to create a Facebook app with a cast of wacky animated characters to help make the "Pay me Fool" message personalized and fun. We also created Facebook ads and threw on-campus activations complete with posters, stickers, coasters, costumed characters, loads of swag and brand ambassadors manned with Ipads which encouraged attendees to sign up on the spot for Serve to win prizes.


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On Oct. 19 the European Court of Human Rights issued the decision of the case 71233/13 – Fuchsmann vs Germany where the Court held that:
No violation of Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The case concerned the German courts' rejection of the request by an internationally active entrepreneur for an injunction against certain statements about him in an article published in the online edition of the New York Times.
The Court found that the German courts had struck a reasonable balance between the applicant's right to respect for his private life under Article 8 and the newspaper's right to freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 10 of the Convention. They had taken into consideration, in particular: that there had been a public interest in the alleged involvement of the applicant, a German businessman, in embezzlement and organised crime; that there had been a sufficient factual basis for the statements at issue; and that the article – which concerned mainly his professional life – was free from polemic statements and insinuations.
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Dates for Pottery Sale
The dates for the Pottery Sale are May 24th-30th. Thanks!
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Monday, May 14, 2007
Semi-Anual Pottery Sale
This is a great opportunity to save on Central Texas' best selection of pottery. ALL of our pottery is at least 20% off, and some items are as much as 70% off.
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Welcome to The Great Outdoors!
We are full of green souls. And dirty hands.
We are plant people, and it shows.
More than just a nursery, we are truly an Austin destination. In a bucolic setting under majestic oak trees, lush and colorful plants and striking vistas make this nursery truly an experience like no other in town. First stop off at our new restaurant where you can grab a smoothie or a latte and relax on the patio or have an al fresco luncheon under the thatch gazebo. Wander around in the shade of majestic oaks. Take in beautiful visual displa ys and get ideas for your next garden project. Have pond-side seat on a gorgeous garden bench at the base of the giant waterfall.
The Great Outdoors is unique in many ways. From our eclectic display gardens and unusual specimen material to our commitment to outstanding customer service, we take pride in what we do. And that pride extends to our Landscape Design & Installation Department as well. We are constantly improving and educating our staff on the latest trends and the newest plant varieties.
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Soak up the sun on the most scintillating beaches in the world at East Hampton. Enjoy spectacular sunsets as you stroll the beaches for miles on end in either direction, as the gentle waters lap the shore. With views of the ocean stretching out at East Hampton, indulge your senses in this serene paradise within New York state; a must-see escape from the Big Apple.
Swim away the day, relaxing on the beach with family or friends. Stay in luxurious self-catering vacation rental homes with full amenities and views of the world-famous Shinnecock Bay. Sundowners on the entrance to the bay as the sun melts into the horizon, casting an orange glow over things is the ultimate retreat highlight. In addition to utmost comfort and relaxation, excitement floats in the air. Horse-back riding, kayaking, canoeing and biking are sure to get the blood flowing.
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Taking a fresh spin on adjustable overhead lighting, this 3-light track fixture showcases two stationary arms and an additional mobile arm that is able to rotate a full 360 degrees. The brushed steel finish brings modern appeal to the look, while frosted lens covers create a perfect overhead throw of light. LED design ensures long-lasting light and energy savings for your home.


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36 pounds of pot found during traffic stop
Drive faces drug, traffic charges
STURBRIDGE, Mass. —
Thirty-six pounds of marijuana was found in a car during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 Wednesday, according to Massachusetts State Police.
A BMW SUV being driven by Shui Tim Louie, 38, of Elmhurst, N.Y., was stopped at about 9:50 p.m. for motor vehicle violations on I-84 in Sturbridge.
During a search of the vehicle, police found 36 pounds of green vegetable matter later determined to be marijuana, police said.
Louie was arrested and charged with intent to distribute a Class D substance. He was also issued a civil citation for speeding and marked lanes violation.
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On November 19, Stanford University's Institute for Diversity in the Arts and African & African American Studies Program in conjunction with The Nation hosted a symposium on Race in the Post-Obama Era.
The first half of the symposium, moderated by H. Samy Alim, featured a conversation about Policing, Mass Incarceration & Racial Justice with Mychal Denzel Smith (The Nation), Rinku Sen (Colorlines), Isabel Garcia (Derechos Humanos) and Reverend Osagyefo Sekou (Fellowship of Reconciliation & King Research and Education Institute).
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Read the framing essays for these two conversations, below and watch these two deeply moving and insightful discussions.
Thinking Freedom Now: Policing, Mass Incarceration & Racial Justice
In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. argued that the triple scourges of America and the world were racism, militarism, and poverty. What we have seen over the past decade is that police brutality and mass incarceration have brought together these three scourges in new and devastating ways for people of color, particularly for African Americans.
Few observers, at home and abroad, have missed the irony that what Michelle Alexander has called "the New Jim Crow" has vaulted into prominence at the precise moment an African-American family occupies the White House. At the start of President Obama's term in office, polls showed a high level of optimism about race relations. Now four in ten Americans believe that race relations have become worse during Obama's presidency.
The culture wars have returned, and these culture wars are about race. We have seen the cultural attacks of the birthers, and extremist hijacking of the debate over immigration. These wars mobilize support for racialized domestic policies towards people of color inside the United States, and also shape US immigration and foreign policies that impact people of color around the globe.
We have seen the number of deportations that destroy families and leave children to the violence of the streets reaching a record level—more than 2 million under Obama. Immigrant detention centers are now the fastest growing sector of the for-profit prison industry.
We have seen continued school closings in black and Latino neighborhoods and continued criminalization of youth and children of color and migrants. The school-to-prison pipeline only seems to have strengthened. Racial profiling like New York's stop-and-frisk program and the intensified surveillance of Muslim houses of worship has intensified. And social media has now given us video after video of police officers—representatives of the racial state—brutalizing, shooting, and killing unarmed black, Latino, and Native American men, women, and children.


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Brew Night at Turnstyle & Duo
We had a blast kicking off the 2014 fundraising effort by throwing a party at Turnstyle Studio & Duo PR's deck. Designers and members of the Seattle community came by to support the cause, sip some brews, take crazy cat photos, and participate in an epic game of giant Jenga.
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I brought my BMW 545i for a second opinion after receiving a very large repair quote from another shop. The technician at European discovered the problem was simply a loose wire and repaired it at minimal cost. We have since brought all of our family's vehicles here for repair. They really are knowledgable and do outstanding work. I recommend owner Jacek Staron without hesitation.
European Motors Inc is located at 247 Park Rd in West Hartford and has been in the business of General Automotive Repair Shops since 1976.
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In 1980 I became ill with a viral infection and did not pull out. This will be a familiar story for many of you. Eight of us were affected at the same time by the same flu-like bug and all of us went on to develop severe, chronic ME including both my sons aged six and twelve and a group of academics from my husband's university department. It took between three and twenty years for us to recover. My younger son is still not fit after thirty years.
My elder son recovered first, was back at school after three years, and hasn't looked back. My younger son was the most severely affected, missed most of his primary schooling, and after trying to attend secondary school spent four years in bed. I mean in bed – unable to do anything. I went back to work as a research fellow in Glasgow after seven years. I knew I wasn't fully recovered and I was ignoring symptoms that hovered in the background, but I was tempted by a three year grant and a fellowship in a good research unit. I deluded myself I could cope. After eighteen months, I had a relapse that was worse than the original illness and this time I left the world as I knew it. It would be another seven years before I would function again.
For my husband, who had coped for decades with a family whose members were ill, and for my younger son and me, the plan to cross an ocean was in part a farewell to ME. As we pulled up the anchor for the last time with 3000 miles of ocean ahead of us, we also hoped we were crossing the threshold out of the ME ghetto. We already adored the sea and were experienced sailors. We had managed to spent some time drifting around on boats even when we were ill. To cross an ocean, even for able-bodied folk, is a challenge and an adventure. For us it had the extra emotional significance of a finger up to an unknown illness.
I look back with awe and wonder at what we did. I don't regret it, not for a minute. How many families can say they crossed an ocean – especially families who had known the heartache and still life of a chronic illness. The memories we shared on that journey will remain with us for the rest of our lives – the every-changing sea conditions, a leaking boat, swimming in four-mile-deep warm water, the collision with the forty-five foot whale, the dolphins playing round the boat, blink-and-you-miss them flying fish, the freezing fog, the blue eggs, the gales, and seeing land after three weeks of looking at the horizon. Most of all, I remember a state of mind we rarely achieve at any other time in our lives – the total immersion in the present, in harmony with sea and sky, tuned in only to the sails and the weather. And we lived towrite the tale.¹
But as we progressed, I saw that my son's fragile health was deteriorating. If there was a tragic note that tolled as we traveled onwards, it was the return of his ME symptoms. He was heroic, coping with difficult tasks like unjamming our biggest sail in huge seas, and it took its toll. When we dropped him off in the Azores, he was once again terribly, shockingly ill. But his girlfriend was waiting, she stayed at his side while he slowly recovered, and two years later they married. Both know chronic illness and both get around its limitations and don't complain. A year after they married, twin girls were born on Bonfire Night. My pyrotechnic grand-daughters.
My distress at my son's deteriorating health during our adventure has been offset by the joys that have followed. He is functioning, albeit not at the level of other young men of his age. With his wife, he set up a successful wedding photography business that allowed him to rest between weekend shoots. Two years ago, they sold their business, rented out their house, and moved to the vast skies and watery landscape of North Uist. It suits them up there. Fitness remains elusive, but they are managing.
Stefan and I sailed together for thirty years, in and out of illness. After crossing the Atlantic, we were content to move on. We have almost finished building a house in an oak clearing, up a steep track, in southern France. The views are magnifique. This is a place of quiet solitude and green panoramic views of mountains.
In my third novel, The Red Beach Hut², I am back where I belong, on a beach, watching and listening to the waves. The sea with its rainbow moods and inevitable progression up and down the sand is the backcloth for an unusual, poignant and fleeting friendship between a man and a boy. They too belong there. 'The sea is in the man's heart too,' the boy says.
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The Australian Principal Certification Program prototype design drew on the expertise of the national Principal Design Team, comprising ACER Executive Consultant Dr Lawrence Ingvarson and a group of leading principals from diverse Australian school contexts.
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Today in science we did two things:
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Have you noticed that we are transitioning from summer into fall? The days are getting shorter, the nights cooler. The hills are ablaze with red and gold. Yep. It's Autumn and with that change of the season, the pace of life seems to quicken.
I've noticed more of my clients are reporting problems with anxiety now too. That's pretty common as we head into the "holiday season". I'm not trying to increase your level of anxiety by talking about all the hustle and bustle of gift-giving, big meal preparation, and parties. In fact, let me share a wonderful de-stressor shared with me recently by a friend. I hope you take a minute to read and enjoy:
Slow Me Down Lord
By Wilferd A. Pedersen
Slow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my hurried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusion of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music of singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical restoring power of sleep.
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.


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Software Engineer - Machine Learning Core Environment - Cortex
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As a centralized machine learning team within Twitter, Cortex builds a platform bringing deep learning and AI to all of Twitter products, Periscope and revenue, and enables data/research scientists across the company. We are also contributing our work back to the open-source community!
What You'll Do:
You will work with our team of machine learning experts and software engineers to design, architect and maintain the next iterations or our deep learning platform, used all through the company and within our latest products. You will be a cornerstone in transforming Twitter through machine learning. You will have the option to work closely with our internal customers, as well as contribute to the open source community.
Who You Are:
You have a passion for machine learning and improving the ways people consume the world, live. You are excited to join an incredibly talented, and fun team which loves to take on new challenges. You like a fast-paced & fun environment, believe in Twitter's mission in the world and want to be a core actor in pushing it forward.
- Extensive experience with low-level programming (C, C++, Vectorization, …)
- Experience with software engineering best practices (e.g. unit testing, code reviews, design documentation)
- Strong algorithms and data structures background
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Familiarity with TensorFlow
- Familiar with Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning
- Experience with CUDA (GP-GPU) programming
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SOUTH LOS ANGELES --The LAPD bomb squad detonated two Vietnam-era hand grenades found in a South Los Angeles backyard on Sunday.
The incident was reported around 12 p.m. in the 400 block of East 70th Street. A new homeowner found what authorities describe as two rusty Vietnam-era hand grenades with pins still in them in a fire pit while the homeowner was cleaning up the backyard.
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Depending on the severity of the infringement, this can involve quick removal of images, web pages, or in some cases, entire websites.
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POPULUS LAKE (Betula Lake – John Lake) ideal for smaller groups or couples.
Populus Lake fly-in Outpost offers over twelve miles of water to fish and explore. This Northwest Ontario fly-in only system consists of numerous channels and bays with structure consisting of rock outcrops, points and weed beds (with the deepest part of the lake being over 150 feet). This Ontario fly-in fishing lake is surrounded by high picturesque terrain that allows anglers to fish even on the windiest days. This lake is situated in a very remote area set aside from all logging activity. It is a true Canadian Fly-in Outpost Wilderness vacation.
Great fishing experiences at Populus lake outpost begin right from the fly-in cabin. You can fish the weed beds and points for Walleye and Northern Pike or troll and jig the depths for Lake Trout. The north end of this fly-in lake also offers the angler the opportunity to hook onto a Muskie. Walleyes run from two to six pounds with trophies caught every season. Catches of Lake Trout in May and June are common with fish averaging five to ten pounds, and trophies as large as twenty-five pounds. Northern Pike are eagerly waiting in the weeds or off the rock points for your jigs, spoons or crank baits. Northern Pike have been caught as large as twenty five pounds in this water system with the average being five to ten pounds.
This flowage system also offers two portage lakes without having to walk or get out of your boat. Betula Lake offers the angler opportunities to catch more Walleye, Northern Pike and Lake Trout. The lake offers similar structure with over five miles of water to fish. John Lake is a small lake located down a scenic river system. This lake is dark water and is teeming with Walleye and Northern Pike.
Populus lake fly-in outpost is an opportunity for the avid or beginner fisherman to enjoy a true Canadian fly-in fishing experience. Populus Lake outpost also offers the adventurous the opportunity to see abundant wildlife such as bear, moose, bald eagles or deer.
The outpost cabin is fully modern with complete kitchen facilities, hot and cold running water, full bathroom including shower and flush toilet. The living area has cathedral ceiling with skylights and a cozy wood burning stove for those cool evenings. This outpost cabin offers luxuries not normally found in a fly-in camp. The cabin is ideal for smaller groups or couples.
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A number of Southbank's businesses choose Corporate Care as their employee health service provider. Our company knows that good health prevents absenteeism and improves the overall productivity of the company. We have dedicated specialists who give Flu shots and some vaccination services in Southbank and its neighbourhoods. Our teams give onsite Flu vaccination so that the employees can quickly return to their duties. Flu shots at work are a convenient way of vaccinating your employees.
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A laminated fold-out field guide to the tropical fruit of Mexico. For each species, English, Spanish and scientific names and the family to which it belongs are given. For some species Mayan and Nahuatl names have been added. Where appropriate drawings are also included of the trees on which the fruit grows, as well as cross-sections of the fruit. When folded, Mexico Tropical Fruit is approximately 9 cm by 22 cm and can easily fit into your pocket.
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text: Phonological processing abilities among a group of older disabled readers were investigated in the first of two experimental studies. A second study was undertaken to determine the extent to which a group of disabled older readers could be trained to use rime spelling unit knowledge to make orthographic analogies when decoding unfamiliar words. The purpose of the first study was to assess (using a reading age match design) specific phonological processing abilities among a group of disabled readers. The disabled readers' performances on the tasks were compared to the performances of a group of younger normally developing readers who were reading at the same level as the disabled readers. The rime analogy training study was designed to encourage disabled readers to capitalize on their limited but sufficient phonological knowledge to assist them to make greater use of rime spelling units as a basis for making orthographic analogies when decoding unfamiliar words. In the rime analogy training study 57 disabled readers were assigned to either one of two training groups or to a third standard non-intervention (control) group. All of the disabled readers were enrolled on Resource Teacher of Reading (RTR) programmes. Thirty-six of these RTR children received one of two specifically designed 5-minute decoding interventions on a daily basis for 11 weeks. The remaining 21 disabled readers received only their standard RTR lessons. The Neale Analysis of Reading Ability Accuracy Subtest (1981), the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (1981), the Burn Word Test (1981) and five tests of phonological processing ability were administered to all 114 children (i.e., 57 disabled readers and 57 younger normal readers) at the beginning of the reading age match study. The 57 disabled readers were also posttested on all the measures (except the PPVT) at the conclusion of the training study. Follow-up tests one year after the completion of the training study were also administered to 52 of the disabled readers and to a randomly selected group of 20 of the younger normally developing readers. The results from the reading age match study confirmed findings from earlier studies indicating that disabled older readers' poor reading abilities are more likely to be caused by phonological processing deficits rather than by a general developmental delay in their word processing abilities. The results from the rime analogy training study indicated that disabled readers can be trained to focus on specific rime spelling units and to use this knowledge to assist them to decode a large proportion of unfamiliar words encountered during context reading. Results from the one year follow-up study further indicated that the positive gains made during the training intervention study were maintained. The strategies taught in the training programme were also shown to generalize to uninstructed reading materials.


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Manifest is a mixed-reality solution for hands-free authoring of step-by-step instructions, allowing users to perform inspections, maintenance, and other complex tasks.
Replicate Your Experts
Infinite Possibilities
Manifest was created to fulfill the human potential behind Mixed Reality capabilities. While the simple application of a checklist is an effective technique for insuring consistency, it requires some base level knowledge of what the different possible fixes might be for a problem.
Execute. Learn. Track.
Manifest is a robust platform to assist workers in learning and executing complex tasks. What if an area expert could easily record and demonstrate processes, as well as communicate remotely with first person perspective for unexpected tasks? This is the promise of Manifest.
Microsoft Platforms
HoloLens, Azure, Windows, Surface, and Surface Hub. Government-grade security on Windows 10 platform
Integration Ready
Smooth integration with the existing systems and LOB apps.
Mixed Reality
User-friendly natural interface allows for hands free operation. A modular solution pushing to "the art of possible" leveraging Microsoft platform.
Deployable Today
Authoring component allows experts to capture & transfer knowledge out of the box, without an existing back end.
User Roles
The role for the user who is the knowledge expert and can create checklists and place steps in 3D space.
Follows directions left by the Author, accepts jobs from the board, and leaves evidence of what has been done in job history.
The role of the Inspector is to show compliance or non-compliance on a series of Government or Internal regulations.
IoT DASHBOARDS
Managers have a 2D and a 3D view of the number of jobs and their criticality, as well as total number or hours worked.
Designed for Modern Platforms
Manifest delivers real-world field service capabilities for the latest 3D, cloud and mobile platforms. Managers access IoT Dashboards using mixed reality 3D interfaces and 2D tools for mobile, tablets and desktops all with a secure cloud backend for real-time collaboration.
Manifest industries
Utility companies, such as energy and telecom, have an enormous investment that creates a huge outlay to maintain systems, as well as a high degree of regulation.
From empowering drivers to handle unforeseen challenges on the road to streamlining inspection for aerospace mechanics, Manifest creates a more efficient workforce.
For companies in the manufacturing business, inspection and compliance are both vital to keep their workers safe and their production lines running.


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St. Croix River Watershed
The St. Croix, one of America's first Wild and Scenic Rivers, lures canoers, boaters, anglers and people who simply love magnificent, untamed rivers to its shores for adventure, solitude and some of the most beautiful scenery in the nation.
"I have never met a river that has so many personal connections for people," said Deb Ryun, executive director of the St. Croix River Association. "From California to Washington D.C., everyone has a story about the river, whether they spent summer vacations in the area as a child or recently canoed the river for the first time."
The St. Croix River has a long human history, from the early Native American and fur trading days to the logging boom and then the tourism heyday. It is also rich in plant and animal life, including many rare species of freshwater mussels, whose populations are declining precipitously in other parts of the world.
The river and its watershed, which encompasses more than 7,700 square miles in Minnesota and Wisconsin, is a conservation priority for The Nature Conservancy. We are working with partners to help safeguard clean drinking water and habitat for native fish and mussels, sustain and enhance recreation opportunities and jobs, keep forests healthy and well-managed, and provide a refuge for wildlife today and in the future.
Despite Land Use Changes, River is Healthy
The St. Croix River starts its journey in Upper St. Croix Lake in northwest Wisconsin, but is shared for most of its length by Minnesota and Wisconsin, demarcating the border between the two states. All 252 miles of the St. Croix and the Namekagon, a major tributary stream, were designated a Wild and Scenic River in three separate segments between 1968 and 1976.
Since settlement in the 1800s, the St. Croix basin has experienced significant land use changes. The upper portion of the basin is still largely forested, which helps absorb water and reduce pollutant runoff into the river. But residential development continues apace on forest lands and along lake and river shorelines.
Much of the southern half of the basin has been converted to agriculture. Recreational and development pressures are also increasing due to the riverway's proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul and regional population growth in both states.
Nonetheless, said Ryun, "The St. Croix still has that wild, unspoiled feel that people love and remember from their youth, and I think that's why they keep coming back."
"Despite the changes in the basin," said Michael Pressman, Nature Conservancy director of protection, "the St. Croix is one of the highest quality rivers remaining in the upper Midwest, and we want to keep it that way."
A History of Conservation
There's a long history of people caring about the St. Croix River and working to conserve it.
Ryun's group, the St. Croix River Association (SCRA), is a citizen-based organization formed in 1911, which advocates for conservation throughout the watershed. They are active today securing funding for land protection and nutrient reduction efforts, and connecting people to the river through paddling trips, river clean-ups and other volunteer events.
Agencies like the Carlton County Soil and Water Conservation District (S&WCD) have worked with landowners for many years to reduce sediment and nutrients in the Kettle River, a tributary to the St. Croix. Along with seven other counties, they are also using conservation easements to protect shoreline on wild rice lakes in the Mississippi River Headwaters area, reducing the disturbance to wild rice and protecting water quality.
"We are excited about this easement program in the Headwaters area and our recent conversations with the Soil and Water Conservation District to build on these efforts in the St. Croix," said Pressman. "Strategically-placed conservation easements give landowners incentives to protect important habitat and water quality, while preventing flooding and other impacts sometimes associated with development."
Accelerating Conservation on the St. Croix
"There is so much good work happening on the St. Croix right now," said Pressman. "We think the science, planning and conservation expertise The Nature Conservancy has developed in our 55 years of conserving Minnesota's lands and waters will augment these efforts and, hopefully, help accelerate conservation of the St. Croix."
We're collaborating with experts to conserve the more than 40 species of native mussels in the St. Croix and its tributary streams. While the mussels are doing fairly well in the St. Croix compared to other places, some are declining, and more research is needed to determine why. We are working with experts and partners to develop and help implement an action plan designed to identify, protect and restore key stream reaches critical for mussel health.
"The St. Croix River represents one of the last, best refuges for many mussel species," said Kristen Blann, Conservancy freshwater ecologist. "Because of their unique life history and sensitivity to water pollution and habitat changes, mussels are the ultimate barometer of watershed health. If mussels are doing well, it is a good sign the river is also doing well."
The Conservancy is providing scientific expertise to several planning efforts, including one in the Snake River basin, which will identify and prioritize the most important places to protect and restore in Minnesota to improve the health of the waters in the St. Croix basin. We're also serving as advisors to an SCRA and Minnesota Forest Resources Council project, funded by the U.S. Forest Service, which links healthy forests in Minnesota and Wisconsin to clean water in rivers and lakes in the basin.
"Knowing the best places to work on the land to help protect the St. Croix is critical if we want to ensure that public and private dollars are used where they have the biggest impact on water quality and the overall health of the system," said Pressman.
"The St. Croix is an iconic river in the hearts and minds of people in Minnesota, Wisconsin and across the country," Pressman added. "It's still relatively healthy, and if we all work together, we can keep it that way."


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Learning Support Assistant, Surrey
Closing date:
Start date: As soon as Possible
Contract type: Part Time / Full Time
Contract term: Fixed Term
Suitable for NQTs: No
You will be supporting the educational, social and physical needs of students throughout the school, including those with special educational needs and possibly requiring behavioural support; enabling them to fully access the curriculum and integrate within the school. The successful candidate will be a highly positive, patient and resilient person who is committed to the school's ethos and will be able to support teaching and learning under the direction of a teacher or HLTA. Experience is preferred but not essential.
The post is for a fixed term of one year in the first instance and working hours 30 hours a week but will consider flexible part time, for 39 weeks per year (term time only).
The salary is Surrey Pay Scale 3, £15,997 – £17,662 FTE the pro rata salary is £11,364 – £12,547 based on 30 hours per week.
The Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Closing date: Friday 23 February at 12 noon
Interviews: To be confirmed
Tel: 01306 878782
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Balancing Toner, Madara
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200 ml
For normal/combination skin
Northern Raspberry deeply tones and conditions skin. Controls oily zones while soothing dry areas. Minimizes pores, regulates pH. Skin feels refreshed, smooth and soft. Boosts the effects of moisturiser.
This toner is packaged in a 100% post-consumer recycled bottle.
How to use: Apply AM and PM to clean skin with cotton pad or splash on with hands.
Ingredients: aqua, rosa damascena, alcohol, rubus idaeus, glycerin, cucumis sativus, plantago major, chamomilla recutita, betaine, lactic acid, sodium levulinate, sodium anisate, sodium lactate, sodium PCA, mannitol, lecitin, sodium cocoyl glutamate
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Smart businesses have to use every tool at their disposal to positively influence their bottom line.
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Move up to the Club. Enjoy an upgraded experience with our Club Rooms offering higher level of comfort and convenience.
Located on the preferred Club Floor, with a Club Room you get free access to our exclusive Club Lounge, where you can enjoy the following:
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VeriFinger SDK by Neurotechnology
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Product name:
- VeriFinger SDK
Product version:
- VeriFinger 6.4 Standard SDK or Extended SDK
Product type:
- Algorithm
- Biometric SDK
Biometric modality/type:
- Fingerprint
Intended applications / markets:
- Logical Access Control / Data or device access / Data security
- Mobile ID
- Physical Access Control
- Time and Attendance
- Other
Product description:
VeriFinger is a fingerprint identification technology intended for biometric systems developers and integrators. The technology assures system performance with fast, reliable fingerprint matching in 1-to-1 and 1-to-many modes. VeriFinger is available as a software development kit that allows development of PC- and Web-based solutions on Microsoft Windows, Linux and Mac OS X platforms
List of applied/complied/received standards, certification programs, awards, or conducted independent testing, monitoring, reporting, and reviews:
VeriFinger has been awarded for its reliability and performance at FVC2006 and FpVTE 2003 biometric algorithm competitions. Also VeriFinger was recognized by NIST as MINEX compliant, and has consistently shown one of the best results at FVC2004, FVC2002 and FVC2000.
- In 2011 FBI certified Neurotechnology's implementation of WSQ image format support.
Selected list of use cases and customers:
Currently more than 2,500 security system integrators in more than 100 countries use our products, including a number of basic computer hardware and fingerprint sensor providers. Below are presented case studies that show how our biometric technology was integrated into customers' products, Solution Partner products based on our biometric technology and a list of scientific papers that present researches and experiments, performed using our technology:
- Neurotechnology
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- Algorithm developer
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This is a video mash-up of free time in my Belgium apartment last year and the gradual lighting of the Eiffel Tower from tonight.
Take notes.
MC Hammer, Eiffel Tower, & Swags
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Can you find the foxes at 15 Pier Avenue, Whitstable?
I discovered that no amount of titivation would make these lie flat and nicely so you are going to have to visit our Artist's Open House, No 21 on the Whitstable Trail to see what they are like hanging up. I have some lovely pink rhodonite stars and some very pretty pearl and zubic zirconia earrings. The eagle-eyed amongst you might spot the unmatching but complimentary pairs. This is a new idea as many people have spoken to me about losing their earrings and not knowing what to do with the lost one – I say mix it up – be bold 🙂
House 21 details:
15 Pier Avenue, Whitstable (Tankerton end) – lots of lovely shops and cafes on Tankerton High Street to peruse on your way.
Whitstable Trail information so you can plan your route !
Fact 1: Apparently you are meant to eat the skins of kumquats as they are the sweetest part of the fruit. If you peel off the skins then you only get the sourest, tartest part and you make quite the fact.
Fact 2: You should remember to actually bring the jewellery you made with you to avoid the emperor's new clothes look.
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"UC has multiple attributes that I find attractive. Its affordability, high moral standards and sense of ..."Read More >
University of the Cumberlands' School of Education is on a mission to help education students develop into highly qualified, knowledgeable and caring teachers. Acknowledging that all children can learn, the School of Education's responsibility is to provide training and experiences using best practices for teacher education candidates.
The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education degree online program reflects that mission. It is designed to prepare and develop students into teachers and education leaders by providing rigorous coursework, as well as field and clinical experiences, that will enable them to positively affect student achievement.
Program Goals
The goal of preparing candidates to serve as effective Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Educators is simple: help prepare all children to be Ready to Grow...Ready to Learn...Ready to Succeed.
The School of Education, through programs like the IECE program, also seeks to:
Blended Online Format
Coursework for this program will be offered primarily in a synchronous, online format. However, some general education core courses will be offered in a blended online format using Blackboard in the asynchronous environment, as well as face-to-face interactions, similar to University of the Cumberland's graduate programs through:
Code of Ethics
There is no more important component of any program that prepares teachers to work with children than adherence to the Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics is introduced to candidates who apply for general admission to the University and declare an intention to enroll in the Teacher Education Program. A signed Code of Ethics statement is required for admission to the program. A Character and Fitness statement, incorporating the tenets of the Code of Ethics is also required for admission to the program.
University of the Cumberlands holds the position that elements of the Code of Ethics are naturally congruent with the Christian values and ethics to which all students are required to adhere.


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As part of its role as a leading institute of higher education training the next generation of engineers with an emphasis on maintaining social involvement, The Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering encourages active dialog between the academia and the industry. In line with this goal, the Afeka Academic College of Engineering and theAfeka Center for Language Processing (ACLP), organize and host the annual Afeka Conference for Speech Processing. The conference offers the Israeli academic and industrial speech communities a unique forum for coming together, raising relevant issues, sharing accomplishments and establishing collaborations. The conference attracts researchers from the academia and marketing and R&D professionals from various industry companies, such as; technology and application developers, platform providers, system integrators and end-customers.
June 15, 2016
Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering
The 9th ACM International System and Storage Conference.
SYSTOR provides a forum for interaction across the systems and storage community: international, academic, and industrial, for both students and more established members. We solicit high-quality experimental and practical research papers encompassing all aspects of computer systems. Research papers will be published by the ACM. In addition to research papers, SYSTOR hosts distinguished keynote speakers, highlighted papers from recent top conferences, a poster session, and social and cultural activities.
June 6-8, 2016
Haifa, Israel
The annual conference of the Israeli microelectronics industry.
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I finally did it! Almost six months later than I planned, I finished a workable draft of my second contemporary YA romance, THE TRICK TO LANDING! This story, set at the same high school as THE ART OF FALLING, has been one of the hardest things I've ever written.
Something about these characters has made me doubt myself more than usual. I want so much to tell their story well. I want to do them justice. When I started writing back in July, before I even signed my publishing deal, I expected it to come as easily as FALLING had. Instead, I've learned (once again) that every story is different and the process evolves with every draft.
|It's Only Me. by estherfidock
|Welcome to Zenithia by iNeedChemicalX
Sixteen-year-old skater Summer O'Neill wants to forget her past on the half pipe, blazing new trails in a sport that doesn't exactly welcome girls. But her failures - on the pipe and off - seemed destined to keep her from soaring. When she meets Bastian, a boy who wants a future beyond the bleeding disorder that defines his life, they'll both need to live in the moment or lose the fragile bonds that tie them together.
Forty days and forty nights/I waited for a girl like you to come and save my life
Singing without tongues/Screaming without lungs/I want more than my desperation
Tomorrow cannot be like this/And even though it's such a simple world/tomorrow cannot be like this.
Nobody on the road/Nobody on the beach/I feel it in the air/The summer's out of reach
The wistful, aching quality of this song perfectly set the mood for this story. There are points when both Bastian and Summer need to let the other go and make mistakes before they can really be ready for a relationship. I think that's what this song has always been about for me. Plus, I love the Ataris.
I realize we both could get hurt/But the payoffs worth the risk/Like smelling your perfume on my shirt/And to taste your trembling kiss
This is a perfect ode to those in between times in a relationship. Maybe you're together, maybe not, but everything is in flux and it simply can't stay there. There's anger and hurt mixed up with hope and longing. These poor characters spend a lot of time there.
Spin - Lifehouse
When I'm dead and buried/I don't want you to remember me/We're flesh and blood
While our blood's still young/It's so young, it runs
And now you swear that you're being honest/but you're not honest/and you never could be
This song sounds to me like that moment in a teen movie when our characters dance together at the prom. The whole school moves towards the edges, leaving the couple alone in the center of the room, under the glow of the spotlight, totally wrapped in each other yet the center of every bit of attention. It's beautiful and terrifying and overwhelming. Nothing is ever as big or as important again. At the very end of Summer and Bastian's story, this is the moment. THE moment. Writing it made me cry.


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Sainte-Germaine-Cousin is a project for the community. Located in Quebec, the church of Ste-Germaine-Cousin has come a long way, overcoming an asbestos closure in 2005.
Today, the revitalized church building stands central with a new addition, a curvy, s- shaped structure, of affordable housing with 126 affordable (PAPA type) units and intermediate housing for seniors.
Asbestos within Ste-Germaine Cousin Church presented a considerable financial challenge. After the closure of the church building, it was 7 years later in which construction began with asbestos removal and groundwork for the new addition. However, perseverance has proven successful, providing an exceptional building of great heritage value.


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Looking for the best electric toothbrush to get a whiter, healthier smile?
In 2018, a growing number of new electric toothbrushes have hit the market to perfect your brushing technique as your dentist recommends.
With a host of innovative features like Position Detection Technology, Quadpacer, Pressure Sensor and SmartGuide, these power brushes costing from $50 to upwards of $300.
So, how much to spend and which electric toothbrush to buy?
To help you make sense…
We tested the top rechargeable toothbrushes from the big brands like Oral-B, Philips Sonicare, Foreo ISSA, Pursonic, and Colgate. We reviewed their pros and cons and listed the models come top in our tests.
To know which electric toothbrush is right for you within your budget, head straight to electric toothbrush ratings 2018.
Best Electric Toothbrush 2017
|Electric Toothbrush Models
|Editor Rating
|Oral-B Black 7000
|Rated 4.8/5
|Sonicare DiamondClean
|Rated 4.9/5
|Oral-B Pro 5000 CrossAction
|Rated 4.5/5
|Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum
|Rated 4.5/5
|Oral-B Pro 1000 CrossAction
|Rated 4.4/5
Electric Toothbrush Reviews 2018
1. Oral-B Black 7000 with Smartguide Review
Oral-B Pro 7000 Black is a Bluetooth-enabled electric toothbrush that connects to a smartguide or your mobile phone via free Oral-B app that tracks your brushing routine – how often you're scrubbing, for how long, and whether you are doing it right.
You can use the free iOS and Android app to monitor your dental care regime, set reminders, and learn interesting oral care tips. (For instance, did you know that oral piercings should be cleaned after every meal?).
If you don't have your phone with you, the toothbrush will record up to 20 brushing sessions you can then sync with the app.
Oral-B Professional Care 7000 smartseriesacts like your private dental professional, guiding your dental care routine and providing real-time feedback to help you brush thoroughly and more efficiently.
The professional design of the brush head provides 3D rotating oscillating for a deep clean. Thanks to its oscillating, rotating, and pulsating movements, the toothbrush can remove up to two times more plaque than a regular toothbrush.
Oral-B Pro 7000 has five cleaning modes & different five brush heads. Using the Oral-B Pro 7000 feels almost like going to the dentist for a cleaning, especially if you pair it with flossing and mouthwash.
The toothbrush and the Oral-B app count the 120 seconds for you, prompting you to move to a new area of your mouth every 30 seconds. More than that, the app highlights the area you should be scrubbing with a diagram of the human mouth.
If until now brushing your teeth felt like a snooze and the two required minutes seemed like two hours, Oral-B Pro 7000 makes the whole thing a lot more entertaining. Even looking at the teeth map makes time fly, whereas the tips, news headlines, and photos provide a great distraction.
The toothbrush isn't smart enough to know if you are scrubbing in the recommended areas, but it has a sensitivity sensor built-in that vibrates when you are brushing too hard.
Buying a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush might seem like a fad, but it's no less ridiculous than scrubbing your teeth and gums with $2 plastic brushes.
However, the Oral-B Pro 7000 Black has more to offer than its entertaining app. Due to its professional design, it removes plaque effectively, helps remove bacteria on the tongues, and it's particularly useful for those with sensitive teeth as it vibrates when you apply too much pressure.
So, should you buy one? Absolutely.
2. Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush
The Pricey Sonicare DiamondClean is the best-selling Sonic toothbrush in the USA, recommended by dentists worldwide.
But what makes DiamondClean catch on?
Is it worth the high price tag?
The Sonicare DiamondClean is the most elegant toothbrush with Sonicare's best performance.
DiamondClean is stylish & elegant when it comes to design. Available in matte black, Amethyst, Rose Gold, white, and a gorgeous pink satin finish, the DiamondClean is the epitome of a minimalist look.
It has patented sonic technology, is backed by over 140 publications and clinical studies conducted at more than 40 universities around the world.
According to clinical studies, the DiamondClean is proven to remove up to 10x more plaque from along the gumline traditional toothbrushes can't reach.
Its patented sonic technology creates deep sweep motion and a dynamic fluid action that propel caring microbubbles deep between your teeth — giving you an incredibly deep, an exceptional clean feeling.
DiamondClean's head is equipped with a high-density diamond shaped bristle that will give you an impressive brushing experience.
There are five brushing modes that can help you achieve the level of scrubbing recommended by dentists.
The quadrant timer vibrates every 30 seconds to let you know when it's time to move to the next area before a final buzz indicates the end of the two-minute routine.
It comes with a beautiful glass for storage that could also act as a charger and a hard travel case. When the battery power runs out, all you have to do is place the toothbrush on the charging glass and leave it for about 24 hours. A 24-hour charge will get you 14 days of uninterrupted use. And, more importantly, the travel case comes with a USB connection so you can charge your toothbrush even when traveling.
Granted, at $$$ it might seem a bit expensive for a toothbrush, but it delivers performance, and it lives up to the hype.
Philips Sonicare cleans and removes plaque effectively; it's perfect for those with sensitive teeth, its batteries last quite long, and it looks amazing.
Needless to say, it's worth the investment to clean your teeth luxuriously.
3. Philips Sonicare Essence Sonic Toothbrush
If you are interested in superior cleaning and don't care that much about fancy settings or accessories (like as DiamondClean or Flexcare Platinum ), then the Philips Sonicare Essence is best for you.
It is the cheapest rechargeable sonic electric toothbrush among Sonicare brushes.
As the moniker suggests, Essence is exceptionally good as Sonicare 2 Series plaque control: giving your teeth a deeper, more effective cleaning than any manual toothbrush. The Sonicare technology forces fluid between the teeth and the gums, removing plaque fast and efficiently.
As you probably already know, you need to spend equal time in each area of the mouth to brush your teeth correctly and more efficiently. It has the 2-minute timer that will help you to ensure dental professional recommended brushing time.
But, like other "premium" Philips toothbrushes, Sonicare Essence doesn't have quadrant timer to let you know when it's time to move to a different area.
Its slim design makes it easy and safe to use. You can safely brush braces, dental filling, crowns or periodontal pockets with Essence.
Dentists agree we should change our toothbrushes every three months. But, can you remember when was the last time you changed your toothbrush or your brush head? Replenishing these items isn't always at the forefront of our mind. That's what Essence is trying to fix. The brush head is equipped with reminder bristles that gradually fade, letting you know when it's time to replace it.
Even though is not as sophisticated as Philips Sonicare DiamondClean, the Sonicare Essence toothbrush is excellent. Its design provides effective cleaning that not only works on the teeth but on the tongue and gum line as well.
4. Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries Rotating Toothbrush
According to the American Dentist Association, a person's smile eclipses hair, eyes, and body as the most important physical features. But, you probably don't need research to tell you something that is common knowledge. What you need instead is finding a toothbrush that is right for you. All the fancy features are useless if the toothbrush doesn't take care of your teeth. Upgrading to an Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries is a place to start.
If you are looking for an electric toothbrush that is gentle on the teeth but effective at removing plaque and keeping your entire mouth clean, you should consider buying the Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries. Not only that it's equipped with all the great features that have made Oral-B a world-renowned brand, but it's also more affordable than other high-tech options.
The Pro SmartSeries 5000 features a Floss Action round brush head, that has micropulse bristles for more tough stain and plaque removal. The micropulse allows the bristles to reach deep between the teeth and remove more plaque and bacteria than a regular brush.
Oral-B Pro 5000 also comes with 3D movement cleaning, a system allows the brush head to remove unwanted food residues, plaque, and stain by rotating, oscillating and pulsating.
In addition to the bells and whistles that are micropulse bristles, 3D cleaning, and pressure sensors, the Pro 5000 also offers five different brushing modes: Daily Clean, Gum Care, Sensitive, and Whitening.
Easy to use, sleek, and reliable, Oral-B Pro 5000 offers more features than most electric toothbrushes on the market. The angled bristles, in particular, make it possible to get to hard to reach areas, such as the back of the teeth. Regardless of the degree of discoloring of your teeth, the Pro 5000 will be able to eliminate stains and whiten your smile.
5. Oral-B Pro 3000 CrossAction Rotating Toothbrush
The Oral-B Pro 3000 CrossAction doesn't have a Bluetooth app, but it comes equipped with a pressure sensor and a countdown timer for each of the four areas of your mouth.
But, what makes the Pro 3000 truly effective is its 3D cleaning technology and CrossAction brush head.
The round head of the electric toothbrush is designed for a deep, tooth-by-tooth clean, providing a comprehensive but gentle everyday oral hygiene.
The bristles are set at a 16-degree angle, which allows them to reach deep between your teeth and remove more plaque than a regular toothbrush. People who use it say they see serious improvement after using the Oral-B Pro 3000 CrossAction.
Another feature that makes pro 3000 CrossAction the best electric toothbrush in the midrange area is the 3D cleaning technology. The brush oscillates, rotates, and pulsates simultaneously surrounding each tooth and providing a deep clean. This combination of dynamic movements has been proven to remove up to 10% more plaque than regular brushes and reduce the chance of gingivitis by 20%.
Tooth brushing is not only about for how long you are scrubbing your pearly whites, but also when and how. Traditional wisdom says that we should brush our teeth two times a day. However, brushing your teeth after every meal can be harmful because the acidity in food and beverages causes tooth enamel to soften. Likewise, applying too much pressure on sensitive teeth can lead to bleeding and damaging over-scrubbing. Luckily, the Pro 3000 electric toothbrush has a sensitive mode included – a great feature for patients with sensitive teeth.
The pressure sensor lights up to signal you when you are brushing too hard.
Maybe the Pro 3000 isn't as impressive as its Bluetooth-equipped counterpart, but you'll be impressed by how well it cleans. So, if you are looking for an affordable electric toothbrush that can maximize your oral hygiene efforts, Oral-B Pro 3000 is your best option.
6. Oral-B Vitality Floss Action Rotating Toothbrush
While high-tech electric toothbrushes like the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean or Oral-B Pro 7000 Black might steal your heart, there are plenty of intriguing and cheap options that can offer deep, efficient teeth cleaning.
Case in point: The Oral-B Vitality Floss Action.
With 7,600 rotations per minute and a brush head designed to surround each tooth with bristles angled at 16 degrees, Pro Vitality is effective at blasting out bits of hiding food. The 2D technology allows the brush to rotate and oscillate, thus removing more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
The quality performance comes with one cleaning mode and a helpful timer that vibrates every 30 seconds to let you know it's time to start brushing the next quadrant of your mouth.
The battery life is also a plus, as it lasts about a week, or 14 brushing session before you have to recharge it.
With that in mind, it's worth noting that Pro Vitality makes a good quality electric toothbrush attainable for all family members. Easy to use and cost-effective, this is probably the best electric toothbrush you can buy without draining your budget. You will be impressed with the results and happy you paid so little for a proven superior clean.
7. Oral-B Pro 1000 CrossAction Rotating Toothbrush
An electric toothbrush is a fantastic starting point in the quest for a perfect smile, but if you are on a budget, it can feel a little frustrating to navigate the jungle of premium options.
Luckily, Oral-B has made it its goal to create budget electric brushes that contain the same oral care technology as their expensive counterparts. You don't always have to put a lot of money where your mouth is, and Oral-B Pro 1000 CrossAction fits this idea perfectly.
Even though is not as sophisticated as other Oral-B electric toothbrushes on the market, the Pro 1000 CrossAction is all about getting the job done. Slim and easy to use, the Pro 1000 provides a cleaning that not only feels great but is actually better than any scrubbing done with a manual brush.
The professional design of the cross-action head comes with angled bristles which are perfect for a deep clean. The brush vibrates at 30 seconds intervals to let you know it's time to change quadrant. At the end of the two-minute cycles, the brush will signal you again to confirm the cycle has ended.
Even though the Pro 1000 CrossAction is slimmer than other Oral-B models, it doesn't necessarily mean that its battery lasts longer. In fact, it will last around seven days, or 28 minutes of brushing time (around 14 scrubbing sessions.)
Available in Blue and Pink, you will never have to think twice about which brush is yours. And, let's face it – it's nice to have a colour-coding system, even if it's limited to our toothbrushes.
8. Oral-B Kid's Rechargeable Toothbrush
It could be argued that getting your kids to brush their teeth twice a day is one of the troublesome tasks a parent faces. Besides the fact that most children lack the coordination to brush their teeth on their own until they are seven years old, convincing them to stick to this routine when they get old is challenging.
Going electric can make the tedious task of brushing their teeth more fun and enjoyable for kids. Oral-B has an entertaining range of Cars-branded brushes that feature their favorite Disney characters. With extra-soft bristles, low-intensity oscillating movements and a handle grip, this electric toothbrush are perfect for children three and up.
But, perhaps the most interesting feature of Vitality Cars for Kids is the MagicTimer App.
All you have to do is download the app, scan the products with your device, and let your kids watch their favorite Disney characters' adventures. Not only that this electric toothbrush and app will allow kids to have fun while getting the most out of their oral hygiene routine but, as it turns out, nine out of ten kids will brush longer when using them.
Is an electric toothbrush better than a regular one?
Is it worth an electric toothbrush compared to the standard manual toothbrush?
Here's the deal:
you've picked up some common bad habits when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy.
Coffee? Every morning.
Red wine? Yes, please.
Chocolate? You don't need to ask twice.
While these vices are good for your soul but bad for your mouth.
According to the American Dental Association, one-fourth of Americans does not brush their teeth at least twice a day. More than that, a large segment of US population lives with untreated tooth decay, and about half of them experience gingivitis. It's pretty clear that we need to put more effort into oral hygiene.
Without proper cleaning at least twice a day and routine check-ups, our teeth can suffer from several issues. They can develop cavities, plaque, tartar, periodontal disease, loss of enamel, and so on. If untreated, these problems can lead to infections, decay, and tooth loss.
While we all want to improve our smile, not everybody has the time (or money) to invest in cosmetic dentistry and professional procedures. According to the US National Association of Dental Plans, over 126 million people in the US had no dental coverage in 2012. And, even though most plans cover routine cleanings, patients still need to pay up to 50% of dental procedures, such as fillings or root canals.
So, what are your alternatives?
How can you get a gleaming, gorgeous Hollywood smile without breaking the bank?
An electric toothbrush is the dentists' answer to quick and easy demands for oral hygiene.
While regular toothbrushes work well, dentists recommend electric toothbrush for their numerous benefits. Simply put, electric toothbrushes are more effective at removing plaque than regular ones. Less plaque means fewer cavities and, therefore, fewer dental fillings.
What is the best kind of toothbrush?
There are three types of electric toothbrushes: oscillating-rotating, sonic, and ultrasonic.
Oscillating-rotating toothbrushes have small, round heads and are one of the most popular options in the oral hygiene range. The head rotates side-to-side or up and down around the tooth, sweeping plaque away efficiently.
Sonic brushes use vibration to clean teeth and to force toothpaste between your teeth.
Ultrasonic toothbrushes, on the other hand, do not rely on a physical motion to clean your teeth. Instead, it uses a high frequency of vibration, also known as ultrasound, to remove plaque and bacteria from your teeth. The ultrasonic electric toothbrush can complete more than two million movements per minute, considerably more than the sonic technology, which only offers around 48,000 movements per minute.
An electric toothbrush is perfect if you are worried that your current oral hygiene routine might not get you the perfect pearly whites you are dreaming for. But, navigating through the jungle of electric toothbrush options and finding the perfect one for your needs can be a daunting task. And it is a jungle, so hop in and listen closely – you're about to find out which is the best electric toothbrush you can buy.
It's not an exaggeration to say that we are a little obsessed with a perfect smile. Perhaps this fixation with flawless pearly whites is rooted in our DNA, and we're subconsciously picking potential mates based on their healthy mouths. Whatever the reason, we are all about deep efficient clean.
Even though teeth-whitening products might do the trick briefly, whiteness on an unhealthy smile is like lipstick on a pig. And let's not forget the fear of over-whitening your teeth and ending up in a Ross Geller-type scenario, with a glowing smile as the centre of attention and a laughingstock.
So, how can you get a perfect Hollywood smile?
That's simple. You use the right products and commit to good oral hygiene.
Philips improved sonic technology so it should come as no surprise that its Sonicare DiamonClean is the best sonic toothbrush available on the market. Tech lovers will probably get along with the Oral-B Pro 7000 Black while bargain hunters will find that Oral-B Pro Vitality Plus CrossAction is likely to be the best, cost-effective option they have.
In 2017, navigating the jungle of electric toothbrush options can seem confusing. But, with the knowledge you have now, it will be easier to find the best electric toothbrush fit your needs.